AAA offers "Tow To Go" service Memorial Day weekend

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 6:44pm

Tampa Bay, Florida-- It's hard to imagine why one would risk getting behind the wheel while intoxicated, but AAA's "To to Go" program makes it that much harder.

According to AAA's website, "To to Go" offers intoxicated drivers a free, confidential ride to a safe place within a 10 mile radius, along with a free tow for their car.

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Convicted felon wanted, caught mid burglary

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 4:04pm

Winter Haven, Florida-- Winter Haven Police officers are asking for the public's help in finding a convicted felon with quite the criminal history, who now has a warrant out for another arrest.

According to a report sent Thursday, 43-year-old Alfred Butler Floyd is wanted for a home burglary that took place off the 1700 block of 3rd Street NE on Monday, May 13.

A resident, who was home at the time, reportedly caught Floyd in the process and confronted him before he raced out of the home and ran away.

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UPDATE: Missing Winter Haven girl found

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 2:57pm

Winter Haven, Florida -- UPDATE: Winter Haven Police say they've located missing Winter Haven teen Allyssa Marie Atkinson after she went missing on Monday.

Atkinson, 16, went missing Monday morning after she was taken to Pope Avenue NW by a DCF worker for a doctor's appointment. She then left the medical facility in an unknown direction after she was left unattended momentarily.

Police searched the area and were unable to find her.

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Behind the scenes: WTSP's 2013 Hurricane Special

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:08pm

Gulfport, Florida-- Watch Jim Van Fleet, Bobby Deskins, Kate Wentzel and Mark Collins- WTSP's weather team- working hard and having a little fun shooting the 2013 Hurricane Special!

Photos: See behind the scenes photos from the shoot here!

Then, be sure to catch the special because even though this video shows the team's fun in the sun, you'll need to know what to do when the clouds move in, and the seriousness of hurricane season begins.

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Polk County Schools names new superintendent

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 5:25pm

Polk County, Florida -- Today, the Polk County School Board named Kathryn LeRoy the new superintendent of schools.

Mrs. LeRoy was chosen after school officials say Board members narrowed the list to three final candidates.

The school district says other individuals considered for the position included Polk County Public Schools' Associate Superintendent of Learning David Lewis and Administrator on Assignment for the Lee County School District Dr. Constance Jones.

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Police search for missing teen

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 11:55am

Winter Haven, Florida -- Police are asking for the public's help in locating Allyssa Marie Atkinson after she went missing on Monday, May 20.

Around 11:44 a.m., Allyssa Atkinson was transported to 550 Pope Avenue NW by a DCF worker for a medical appointment.

Atkinson left the medical facility in an unknown direction after she was left unattended momentarily. Police searched the area and were unable to locate her.

Atkinson is described as:

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Man who stole deputy's purse has been arrested

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:30am

Winter Haven, Florida -- The man who mugged an off-duty deputy of her purse which contained department-issued items at a grocery store has been arrested.

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